Psyllium Husk (Isabgol) – Plantago Ovata, 100 gm
Botanically, Psyllium (also called Isabgol & Ispaghula) is Plantago Ovata. Sat Isabgol (also called Psyllium Husk & Ispaghula husk) is husk outer membranous covering of the Plantago Ovata seeds, which is useful in relieving constipation and has other therapeutic benefits and uses.
Isabgol (Psyllium) Husk contains high fiber content, which varies from 75 to 80% (about 50 to 55% soluble fiber and 25% insoluble fiber). One teaspoon gives you approximately 3 grams fiber (2 grams soluble fiber and 1-gram insoluble fiber).
Isabgol (Psyllium) Husk has gentle laxative action that depends on the fiber content, so it is not actually true purgative. We can categorize it under bulk-forming laxatives. The flour of Isabgol Husk is added in multi-grain flour to enhance nutritive value as well as fiber content of cereal flours.
Psyllium Husk can absorb 14 times more water than its weight. Psyllium seeds can absorb 3 times water than its weight. Therefore, the high amount of liquids or water should be consumed while taking Psyllium Husk. It will also help preventing immediate side effects like choking.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Isabgol (Psyllium) Husk has following healing properties.
- Antacid
- Gentle bulking-forming laxative
- Antidiarrheal – absorbs water content from intestines and helps in managing diarrhea
- Appetite Suppressant
- Hydrophilic (strong affinity for water)
- Intestinal detox
- Diuretic
- Emollient
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Taste – RASA | MADHURA (Sweet) |
Main Quality – GUNA | GURU (Heavy), SNIGADH or SNEHA (Unctuous or Oily), PICHCHILA (Cloudy or Sliminess) |
Potency – VIRYA | SHEETA (Cool) |
Resultant – VIPAKA | MADHURA (Sweet) |
Therapeutic Effect – PRABHAVA | Intestinal Soothing Agent & Lubricant and Gentle Laxative |
DOSHA KARMA (Effect on Humors) | Pacifies VATA & PITTA |
Effects on Organs | Intestines |
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